Certificate IV in Organic Farming

ABOUT THE COURSE

Our Certificate IV course is designed for people who would like to improve their farm skills - with particular emphasis on organic farming. There are no prerequisites.This course is currently available by assessment only pathway (Recognition of Prior Learning). All units are available in this pathway. Online training materials are currently under development, if you would like further information please contact our office on 02 6884 8812

RuralBiz Training (RTO Code 90782) is responsible for ensuring compliance of all training and assessment.

UNITS

This course is currently available by assessment only pathway (Recognition of Prior Learning). All units are available in this pathway.

two units from group A or B or from units in Cert III, IV or Diploma in this training package or from any other currently endorsed training package
or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in Agriculture and be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification
outcome at AQF level 4.

Core Unit

AHCWHA401

Maintain work health and safety processes

Group A

AHCORG402

Manage organic livestock production

AHCORG403

Manage organic soil improvement

AHCORG406

Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme

AHCORG408

Manage on-farm composting

Group B

AHCBAC402

Plan a pasture establishment program

AHCBUS401

Administer finance, insurance and legal requirement

AHCBUS402

Cost a project

AHCBUS404

Operate within a budget framework

AHCLSK402

Develop livestock feeding plans

AHCLSK412

Arrange livestock purchases

AHCLSK416

Identify and select animals for breeding

AHCSOL401

Sample soils and interpret results

AHCWRK403

Supervise work routines and staff performance

Other possible electives

AHCSOL501

Monitor and manage soils for production

AHCORG502

Prepare the enterprise for organic certification

AHCAGB501

Develop climate risk management strategies

COST

Your fee for this course will depend on the the availability of a subsidy from your State and your eligibility. To view a summary of all current course fees and subsidies please click here or contact our office for more information.

Payment options

Payment plan

Want to make smaller, regular payments throughout your course?

The payment plan option consists of establishing a direct debit facility for payments deducted weekly, fortnightly, monthly or quarterly from your nominated bank account or credit card, across the duration of your enrolment (up to 2 years). There is a $10 establishment fee and a 4% administration charge on all payment plans. The establishment fee is paid in your first instalment and the administration fee becomes part of your scheduled deduction.